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What is an angel investor?
An angel investor is someone who invests in early-stage startups using their own money. Learn how angels and VCs differ, and how angel investing works.
What is pari-passu for startup investments?
Pari-passu is a type of investor preference where all preferred shareholders in a company have equal distribution rights during a liquidation event.
Seed valuations varied significantly by sector in 2022
Carta data shows median valuations for seed-stage startups were steady in 2022. For SaaS, hardware, healthcare, and fintech, valuations varied.
Bull vs. bear market: What to know about market highs and lows
When prices in a financial market increase or decrease significantly over an extended time period, it’s called a bull or bear market. Learn more.
What is a special purpose vehicle (SPV)?
A special purpose vehicle (SPV) is a fundraising structure that lets VCs invest collectively in a single company. An SPV is a more flexible, short-term alternative to traditional funds.
Mission One Capital looks for equitable solutions in climate tech
Carta's Nigeria Talley spoke with Kiel Berry of Mission One Capital to learn how he thinks about early-stage investing, and how government regulation could supercharge the sustainability sector.